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B641 KAP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,963 mi
Last recorded165,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB641 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 165,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Spots of heavy corrosion on bulk head (wheel arches)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate missing

Rear lights effected by indicators

Fail 7 Jul 2020 165,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Spots of heavy corrosion on bulk head (wheel arches)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate missing

Rear lights effected by indicators

Pass 22 Jun 2018 165,711 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 165,387 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 165,112 miles

tobar removed

Fail 4 Feb 2016 165,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 164,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 163,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 161,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 157,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 153,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 147,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 144,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 143,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 143,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B641 KAP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B641 KAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B641 KAP registered?

B641 KAP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 1985.

Is B641 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B641 KAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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